It’s Wabbit Season
It all started when Kevin Hemmerich, 28, turned himself in at the Hopatcong, N.J., police headquarters on an outstanding warrant related to a vehicle accident. Hemmerich’s brother, Jason, captured the surrender on video, which showed Hemmerich’s choice of attire: a bunny suit. Hemmerich also brought an air horn with him, which he blasted repeatedly while waiting in the lobby. Finally, Officer Nicholas Maresca Jr. and another officer came out and confronted the brothers. The officers began cursing and yelling, and Maresca allegedly slapped Hemmerich in the face. Hemmerich was charged with disorderly conduct, and Ofc. Maresca was charged with simple assault and harassment. The two appeared before the same judge on the same day. Anthony Iacullo, Maresca’s attorney, said that Maresca “acted appropriately and in accordance with his training and experience.” He pleaded not guilty and will be going to trial. Hemmerich pleaded guilty and was fined $500. Before accepting the plea, Judge John Mulhern reviewed the incident and the accused’s decision to wear a bunny suit. “You understand that is disruptive and tumultuous,” Mulhern asked. “Yes,” Hemmerich replied. (MS/NJ.com, NBC 4 New York) ...Th-th-that’s all folks!Original Publication Date: 23 April 2017
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 23.
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 23.
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